7 Steps to Build an Independent Insurance Agency
Building an independent insurance agency requires not just tenacity and carrier contacts, but the mindset that you’re steadfastly committed to the journey.
Technology and Tools
Iran Conflict Drives Cyberattacks, Highlighting Security Preparedness
Since the Iran war began, cyberattacks have continued to spike, leaving both businesses and infrastructure at risk.
Growing Your Book of Business in 2026
Relationships will always remain the heart of the insurance business. But in today’s environment, the agencies that combine strong relationships with operational efficiency will be the ones best positioned to grow.
From Pilots to Production: How AI Is Rewiring Insurance
As organizations move beyond experimentation, AI is beginning to reshape the underlying workflows that power insurance operations. The shift is less about adding another tool to the stack and more about fundamentally rewiring how work gets done across the industry.
How Generative AI Is Reshaping Professional Liability Risk for Law Firms
The vast majority of law firm professional liability policies do not have express AI exclusions. This is particularly important as law firms increasingly rely on AI applications.
Meet the Women Driving Innovation in InsurTech
In this Q&A series, Independent Agent magazine and the Big “I” Agents Council for Technology spotlights women in InsurTech.
Two-Thirds of Independent Agents Plan to Increase AI Use This Year
Amid increasing adoption and experimentation, and a lack of internal governance, trust and reliability are the main concerns for agents regarding broader artificial intelligence (AI) adoption.
Agency Leadership in the Age of AI: Kicking Off the ACT 2026 Tech Trends Report
In this special kickoff episode tied to the release of the “2026 Big ‘I’ Agents Council for Technology Tech Trends Report,” Kasey Connors, executive director of the Big “I” Agents Council for Technology (ACT), is joined by Andy Siegel, president of Siegel Insurance, and Michael Mellars, President and COO of Legacy Risk Solutions and members of the ACT National Committee. Together, they unpack what…
Agency Nation Meets: Rob Bourne
Rob Bourne is the senior vice president and general manager of EZLynx, bringing strategic insight and proven expertise in scaling innovative technology solutions.
5 AI Data Moves for Agency Growth and Carrier Power
Here are five specific applications of AI-powered data analytics that can improve agency operations.
